CAR TAX: In this Sicilian municipality, it's not 100% mandatory. | The decree has been confirmed as the only one in Italy.

A truly unique decree in Italy: in this Sicilian municipality there is no need to pay 100% car tax.

It's 2025, and we still haven't come to terms with having to pay the car tax. It continues to be one of the most hated taxes among citizens; it's paid simply for owning a car and weighs heavily on the wallets of every single Italian taxpayer every year. We've been promised many times that it would be eliminated or at least reduced, but to date, no results have been achieved.

Over the years, however, it has become clear that the car tax is managed independently by the regions, which can decide to intervene by reducing the cost if necessary.

There's a Sicilian municipality that has apparently decided to stand with its citizens and make the car tax 100% waived . To many, this might seem like a complete joke, but the decision has been made, and the only thing left to do is exploit it to your advantage.

So let's try to understand what's happening.

An idea that is controversial but still saves money

Imagine if in a small town, the car tax wasn't mandatory, or at least the same rules as those in force throughout Italy weren't applied. Some might think this is a joke, yet behind this possibility there would be a very specific administrative strategy born precisely from citizens' hatred of the car tax, but also from the desire to ease the fiscal squeeze that every Italian experiences.

There's no blanket exemption, but the option to opt for an alternative payment method that eliminates or drastically reduces the amount due . This provision offers citizens some relief; it's not a tax amnesty, but a decision by the municipal administration.

Here's what you need to know

Specifically, the measure aims to both reduce the tax burden and prevent tax evasion. The local measure is quite simple and is also designed to prevent citizens from having to pay additional fees for any delays.

The exemption isn't complete, but it does avoid additional charges. In recent months, the option of paying the stamp duty by direct debit has been introduced. This avoids late payments and additional charges. Furthermore, in some municipalities, you receive a discount if you choose to pay this way.